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Festool VS-600 User Manual

Festool VS-600
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Festool VS-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max Workpiece Thickness60 mm
Dust Extraction Connection Diameter27/36 mm
Compatible RouterOF 1010, OF 1400
Idle Engine Speed5200 min⁻¹
No-load Speed5200 rpm

Summary

Achieving Perfect Drawers with the VS-600

Focus on Desired Outcome

Focuses on achieving a perfect drawer, box, or cabinet quickly and easily using the VS-600.

Fast Drawer Creation Goal

Defines a perfect drawer and sets the goal of achieving it rapidly with the VS-600 system.

How the Festool VS-600 System Works

VS-600 System Components Overview

Explains the core components of the VS-600 system: base unit, templates, guide bushing, and cutter.

Navigating the Festool Catalog

Half-Blind Dovetail Template Series

Introduces the two half-blind dovetail templates (SZ-14, SZ-20) and their naming convention.

Detailed Look at Half-Blind Templates

SZ-14 Template: Specifications and Use

Details SZ-14 template for 15-20mm stock, its corresponding cutter, and shank diameter.

SZ-20 Template: Specifications and Use

Details SZ-20 template for 21-28mm stock, its corresponding cutter, and specifications.

Creating Perfect Drawers with Half-Blind Dovetails

Preparing Solid Wood for Drawers

Details the necessity of jointers and planers for preparing solid wood to prevent warp, cup, and twist.

Sizing Drawer Components

Cutting Components to Proper Dimensions

Explains how to cut drawer components to size, emphasizing the importance of height for centered dovetails.

Calculating Drawer Height for Centered Joints

The Process of Cutting Half-Blind Dovetails

Executing the Dovetail Cuts

Guides on the process of cutting half-blind dovetails using the VS-600 jig.

Component Orientation for Cutting

Preparing for Drawer Assembly

Quick Guide: Making Half-Blind Dovetail Drawers

Step-by-Step Half-Blind Dovetail Process

Provides a concise, step-by-step guide for creating perfect half-blind dovetail drawers with the VS-600.

Introduction to Through Dovetail Joints

Cutting Through Dovetail Joints

Cutting Male Fan Shaped Tails

Details the process for cutting male fan shaped tails (usually for drawer sides) using the VS-600.

Cutting Through Dovetail Female Recesses

Cutting Female Recesses and Pins

Guides on cutting female recesses and pins for through dovetails using the VS-600.

Achieving Perfect Drawers with Through Dovetails

Introduction to Finger Joints

Initial VS-600 Template Setup

Performing the One-Time Template Setup

Provides instructions for the initial one-time setup of VS-600 templates for precise joint cutting.

Festool VS-600 Template Reference

Calculating Drawer Height for Precision Joints

Reference Tables for Drawer Construction

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